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Dec. 7, 2021 (edited)
[Image1][English/Japanese]Can we see Japan from the contents of Japanese people's bags? The contents of Japa
[Image2][English/Japanese]Can we see Japan from the contents of Japanese people's bags? The contents of Japa
[Image3][English/Japanese]Can we see Japan from the contents of Japanese people's bags? The contents of Japa

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Can we see Japan from the contents of Japanese people's bags? The contents of Japanese people's bags.
Continuing on from the previous article, I would like to introduce some of the things you can see in Japanese people's bags, such as their lifestyle and culture.

1 Cosmetics and hair elastics
Compared to other countries, Japanese women are said to reapply their makeup more often. Have you ever felt that many women fix their makeup when they go to the bathroom? Also, women with long hair may have hair elastics in their bags. This is because when eating noodles such as ramen, it is against etiquette not to tie your hair up. Let's all be careful when eating noodles.

2 Sweets
Many people carry snacks in their bags for when they get hungry. I think this is common in many countries. However, in Osaka and other parts of Kansai, there is a unique culture regarding sweets especially candies. According to a TV program, 10% of people in Tokyo have candies in their bags, while more than 80% of people in Osaka have candies in their bags. There are many episodes of strangers from Osaka especially older women talking to you and giving you candies. There are many reasons for this, but Osaka is a city of commerce and communication is very important. For this reason, handing out candies is said to be one of the ways of communication.

3 Fans（sensu）
Fans are a popular souvenir. Many people carry them in their bags during the summer. In the past few years, handy fans have become popular, and I have seen many people wearing them around their necks. However, handy fans are large in size and require batteries. In comparison, fans（sensu） are very compact and easy to store in a bag, so they are still very popular. Fans come in a variety of patterns and can be purchased at 100 yen stores. Please try using them not only as souvenirs, but also in your daily life.

Extra: Stuffed animals
Japanese people are said to be overworked. The daily commute is packed with trains, and the stress is just too much. I've heard that more and more people are putting cute stuffed animals in their bags to relax for a while. It is said that if you gently touch the stuffed animal in your bag when you are sitting on the train, you will feel less stressed. In Japan, a lot of stuffed animals with characters such as Kitty and Pokemon are sold. You should definitely try to find your favorite stuffed animal.

Have you had a chance to learn about the life of Japanese people? By the way, our school has a dormitory on the floor above the school, so you don't have to stress about commuting in the morning and can concentrate on your studies. We also offer online school explanations, so please feel free to contact us.

Can you see the Japan from the contents of Japan's bag? ②
Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the life and culture of Japan that can be seen from the contents of the bags of Japan people.

1 Cosmetics and hair elastics
Compared to other countries Japan it is said that women have to fix their makeup more often. Have you ever felt that many women fix their makeup when they go to the bathroom? Also, women with long hair may have a hair elastic in their bag. That's because when eating noodles such as ramen, it is a violation of manners if you do not tie your hair. Let's all be careful when eating noodles.

2 Sweets
Many people put sweets in their bags when they are hungry. I think this is common to all countries. However, in Kansai, such as Osaka, there is a unique culture regarding this confectionery especially candy. According to one TV program, 10% of people in Tokyo carry candy in their bags, while more than 80% of people in Osaka carry candy. It is common to hear episodes where people in Osaka especially elderly women who do not know talk to them and give them candy. There are many reasons for this, but Osaka is a city of commerce and values communication. Therefore, it is said that handing out candy is one of the ways of communication.

3 Fan
A fan that is also popular as a souvenir. Many people keep it in their bags in the summer. Handy fans have been all the rage in the last few years, and I've seen a lot of people hanging them around their necks. However, in the case of a handy fan, the size is also large and requires batteries. In comparison, fans are very compact and easy to put in a bag, so they are still very popular. Fans come in a variety of patterns and can be purchased at 100 yen shops. Please try using it not only as a souvenir, but also on a regular basis.

Extra Stuffed Animal
Japan people who are said to be overworked. The daily commute is stressful with crowded trains. I have heard that the number of people who put cute stuffed animals in their bags has increased recently, wanting to heal even a little time in such days. When you can sit on the train, you can gently touch the stuffed animal in your bag to relieve stress. Japan, many of the characters such as Kitty and Pokémon are sold. Please try to find your favorite stuffed animal.

Japan have you been able to get to know people's lives? By the way, our school has a dormitory on the upper floor of the school, so you can concentrate on your studies without stress on your morning commute. We also offer online school explanations, so please feel free to contact us.

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Words related to baseball players are often chosen as buzzwords in this way. When foreigners think of sports in Japan, many imagine sumo. However, few know that baseball is actually the most widely followed sport in Japan. When I tell this to international students, they often reply, "I thought soccer was more popular than sumo," or "I don’t know much about baseball." Do you feel the same? In this article, I introduced some of the things that were popular in Japan this year. I will continue with more in the next issue. By the way, our school holds an event where students introduce trends from their own countries. It’s a great opportunity to learn about different countries’ trends and to deepen cross-cultural understanding. Please tell us what’s popular in your country. Yesterday, the kanji character representing Japan for this year was announced. This event takes place every year. Incidentally, this year’s kanji was "kin" (gold). Why do you think this kanji was chosen? The reason is that the Olympic Games were held in Tokyo this year. Japan won the most gold medals in its history, which led to the selection of this kanji. So what else was popular this year? Let’s explore Japanese culture through this year’s trends. Maritozzo Maritozzo is a pastry that originated in Rome, Italy. It consists of a round bread roll filled generously with cream and is eaten as breakfast in Italy. This year, maritozzo became a major trend in Japan. Many cafes and convenience stores stocked maritozzo, and long lines formed as people queued to buy it. It is not uncommon in Japan for sweets from other countries to become popular in this way; for example, last year it was tapioca from Taiwan, and before that, macarons from France. Japan is an island nation with a strong curiosity about other countries’ cultures, and that curiosity may show up in the foods we enjoy. Movie Box Office Revenue Looking at this year’s global box office rankings, live-action films from China and the United States occupy the top five spots. Is Japan the same? Japan’s box office rankings are completely different from the global list. From first to fifth place, all the top films are live-action adaptations of anime or manga. Last year, the anime Demon Slayer replaced the previous record holder to become number one in the all-time box office rankings. While many moviegoers are teenagers, age differences among audiences are not so large. That means people of all ages watch anime films. That indicates how thoroughly anime and manga have become part of Japanese culture. Real Nitoryu / Showtime The buzzwords nominated this year included "Real Nitoryu" and "Showtime." These two words refer to Shohei Ohtani, who excels in Major League Baseball in the United States. It is common for expressions related to baseball players to be chosen as buzzwords. Many foreigners imagine sumo when they think of sports in Japan. However, few know that baseball is actually the most popular sport in Japan. When I tell this to international students, they answer, "I thought soccer would be more popular than sumo," or "I don’t really know what baseball is." Do you share the same opinion? This time I introduced some things that were popular in Japan this year. I will continue to introduce more next time. By the way, our school holds an event where people present popular things from their own countries. It provides a valuable opportunity to learn about trends from various countries and to foster intercultural understanding. Please tell us what’s popular in your country.
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[English/Japanese] Can we see Japan through the contents of Japanese people's bags?1 What do Japanese people carry in their bags? I would like to introduce you to the life and culture of Japan through this. 1Wallets Compared to other countries, Japanese people probably carry more cash in their wallets. Although electronic payments have been increasing recently, there are still many stores that do not accept electronic settlements or credit cards. Keep a little extra cash in your wallet when you are living in Japan. 2Folding umbrella What percentage of chance of precipitation do you take an umbrella with you? Half of Japanese people carry an umbrella even when the chance of precipitation is 30%. 3 Hand cream and eye drops It is very dry in winter in Japan. When you try to open a door, you may feel static electricity, which can be painful. Also, contacts tend to dry out in winter. For this reason, I use hand cream and eye drops to prevent them from drying out. 4 Eco bag In Japan, plastic bags have been charged since last year. As a result, more and more people are carrying eco-bags. 5 Anti-infection goods To prevent infection by the new coronavirus, more and more people are carrying a small size disinfectant. Some people also carry spare masks in their mask cases. Recently, fashionable mask cases are being sold and are being adopted as a new fashion. It would be nice if we could have fun while preventing infection. I will continue to introduce the contents of Japanese people's bags next week. Can you see the Japan from the contents of Japan's bag? ① What do Japan people carry in their bags? From there, I would like to introduce life and culture in Japan. 1 Wallet Probably more cash in your wallet than in other countries. Recently, electronic payments have increased, but there are still many stores that cannot perform electronic settlement or do not accept credit cards. When living in Japan, put in a little more. 2 Folding umbrella Do you take an umbrella with what percentage of the probability of precipitation? Even if there is a 30% chance of rain for Japan people, half of the people carry umbrellas. 3 Hand cream and eye drops Winters in Japan are very dry. If you try to open the door, static electricity will occur, and it may hurt. In addition, contacts are also easy to dry in winter. Therefore, hand creams and eye drops prevent dryness. 4 Eco-bags In Japan, plastic bags have been charged since last year. Therefore, more and more people carry eco-bags. 5 Infectious disease control goods In order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, more and more people are carrying small size disinfectants. In addition, some people carry spare masks inside their mask cases. Recently, fashionable mask cases have been sold and are being adopted as a new fashion. I hope you can enjoy infection prevention. Next week, I will introduce the contents of Japan people's bags.

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